Taiwan Sugar Corp. nabbed 33 awards March 11 at the seventh annual Taiwan International Orchid Show, a record for the Tainan-based state-run enterprise.
“Among the prizes we received, the most important one was for a white orchid, code named K62901, which captured both the grand prize in the Phalaenopsis category and the First Class Certificate from the American Orchid Society,” the TSC said.
“Such a strong performance testifies to TSC’s global leadership in growing moth orchids,” the company added. “It shows our horticulture products are popular with consumers worldwide.”
According to TSC, it has a competitive edge in the sector because its orchids, which have been mass produced and are available at short notice, have a shorter lead time compared to those of other orchid growers.
The company said it has been growing Phalaenopsis orchids since 1986 and has been working to improve its products by importing quality species and developing new varieties.
“Because of our efforts, Taiwan has established a reputation as the world’s ‘Orchid Kingdom,’” the company said. “This achievement is one of the most important contributions TSC has made to the nation since it was founded 65 years ago.”
As of today, TSC has seven orchid breeding farms nationwide and orchid marketing branches in Canada, the Netherlands and the U.S. In 2010, TSC accounted for roughly 12.3 percent of Taiwan’s Phalaenopsis orchid exports, totaling NT$320 million (US$10.81 million). (HZW)
Write to Audrey Wang at audrey@mail.gio.gov.tw